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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 688.38 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 688.38 and 277.46 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 688.38 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/688.38 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 688.38 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 190,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,997.91/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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